City Hall will be closed for the following holidays:
Tuesday, December 24th;
Wednesday, December 25th;
Tuesday, December 31st;
Wednesday, January 1st.
If you need to make a utility payment, please use the drop box located on the east side of City Hall. If you have a water/sewer emergency, please call the Water Treatment Plant at 217-347-5056. We wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and hopeful start to the New Year for each of you and your families!
If it’s during normal business hours, you can report your issue online. If you have an issue with your water or sewer and it’s after normal business hours, please call (217) 347-5056 for support.
DMV services are available through the Effingham Illinois Secretary of State Facility. Their local office is at 1901 South Fourth Street, Suite 2, across the street from Hendelmeyer Park.
We will inspect your project as work progresses to make sure everything is safe and meets codes and regulations. Even if you don’t need a permit, you will probably need an inspection at some point. You can request an inspection by phone. Please call us 48 hours before you want an inspection. Schedule an inspection.
Lead service lines were banned by Congress in 1986, but we believe there may be a few lead lines still in use. If your property had water service before 1987, you could have a lead service line. Find out if your water line is made from lead.
The setbacks for a property depend on the zoning and improvement you are wanting to make. You can view a table of the City’s setbacks, height, and area requirements. If you have questions about your setbacks or zoning, you can contact the Planning and Zoning division.
Public transit is provided by Effingham County Public Transportation. Learn more about the Etrax route and schedule. For rides, call 1-855-755-2478. You should schedule at least one working day in advance but same day service is usually available.
Effingham offers several types of liquor licenses, including for outdoor patios, events, and delivery. Before you apply for a license, you’ll need to interview with the Local Liquor Control Commission. Learn about liquor licenses and how to apply.
